How severe is CVE-2023-2509?

CVE-2023-2509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2509?

CVE-2023-2509 primarily affects Asustor Adm. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2509?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2509 published?

CVE-2023-2509 was published on 2023-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2509

CVE-2023-2509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asustor Adm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Asustor Adm
Published: 2023-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability was found on ADM, LooksGood and SoundsGood Apps. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the target applications to access any cookies or sensitive information retained by the browser and used with that application. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.REG2, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.1.RGE2 and below, LooksGood 2.0.0.R129 and below and SoundsGood 2.3.0.r1027 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2509?: A Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability was found on ADM, LooksGood and SoundsGood Apps. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the target applications to access any cookies or sensitive information retained by the browser and used with that application. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.REG2, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.1.RGE2 and below, LooksGood 2.0.0.R129 and below and SoundsGood 2.3.0.r1027 and below.
How severe is CVE-2023-2509?: CVE-2023-2509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2509?: CVE-2023-2509 primarily affects Asustor Adm. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2509 published?: CVE-2023-2509 was published on 2023-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisory_detail?id=22

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.0.6:reg2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.1.0:rlq1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.2.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:adm:4.2.1:rge2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:looksgood:2.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:looksgood:2.0.0:r129:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:soundsgood:2.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:asustor:soundsgood:2.3.0:r1027:*:*:*:*:*:*

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